The AAMD Outstanding Achievement Award

The American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD) is delighted to announce that Jamie Baker, PhD, MEd, CMD, has been awarded the 2025 AAMD Outstanding Achievement Award.

Dr. Baker is the Associate Program Director for the Medical Dosimetry Program at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions (SHP) in Houston, Texas. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Medical Dosimetry from the University of Texas MD Anderson SHP in 2004 and began working as a staff dosimetrist at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She obtained her Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) credential in 2005. Upon earning a graduate degree in education in 2009, Dr. Baker transitioned to the position of Faculty Instructor, Education Coordinator with the Medical Dosimetry Program at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center SHP. During her time as a faculty educator at the Medical Dosimetry Program, Dr. Baker has been promoted from Instructor (2009 - 2014) to Assistant Professor (2014 - 2020) and now holds the faculty title of Associate Professor (2020 - present). Dr. Baker earned her terminal degree in 2015.

With nearly 20 years of experience as both a clinical Medical Dosimetrist and educator, Dr. Baker has been instrumental in shaping the future of the profession. Over the course of her career, Dr. Baker has taught more than 250 students at MD Anderson, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field. She is passionate about fostering the next generation of dosimetrists and is committed to student-centered teaching.

In addition to her work as an educator, Dr. Baker has made significant contributions to the field through her ten peer-reviewed publications and over 50 international, national and regional speaking engagements. She is a strong advocate for the dissemination of knowledge and encourages other Medical Dosimetrists to contribute their work to the broader community. Dr. Baker has also dedicated considerable time to mentoring future Medical Dosimetry educators, ensuring the continued excellence of Medical Dosimetry education across the country.

Dr. Baker has served as a four-time co-chair for the AAMD Formal Education Committee, where she has played a key role in guiding curriculum updates for accredited Medical Dosimetry programs. Through her work, Dr. Baker has directly influenced the educational content for future Medical Dosimetry professionals.

Dr. Baker’s dedication to education, leadership, and advancing the Medical Dosimetry profession is truly exceptional. The AAMD would like to thank her for her contributions and congratulate her on receiving the 2025 AAMD Outstanding Achievement Award!

Jamie Baker, PhD, MEd, CMD

The AAMD Outstanding Achievement Award is the highest award an individual can receive from the AAMD. The individual’s contributions may be demonstrated by any or all of the following: AAMD Board of Directors service, AAMD committee service, publications in the radiation oncology field, professional presentations, education of medical dosimetry professionals, legislative efforts, and service to the radiation oncology community. The Outstanding Achievement Award replaces the AAMD Award of Excellence, which was established in 2007. Prior to that, the award was named the Varian Award of Excellence.